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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.03, 12,023.69 and 2,468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.03, 12,023.69 and 2,468.83 is: 3,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.03 : 12,023.69 = 2,468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.03/12,023.69 = 2,468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.03x = 12,023.69 × 2,468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.03x = 29,684,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684,404.18/8,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.59

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